Vas Michael returns with two standout new singles that highlight his flair for retro influenced pop and contemporary production finesse. The lead track Talk to Me arrives with an electronic synth 80s pulse, a driving bassline, crisp pop drums and a melody built for instant replay. The song carries echoes of Joe Jackson and Thomas Dolby while adding a Euro Pop Dance lift that keeps it bright, bouncy and highly memorable. There is even a subtle Jona Lewie quality in the way the hook burrows into your mind and stays there. The second release, Stay, leans into a shimmering, dreamlike 80s inspired ballad format. Popping synth textures recall Yazoo or Pet Shop Boys, wrapped in glossy European pop production that feels both nostalgic and modern. Vas Michael’s smooth and recognisable vocal draws the listener into a warm atmosphere of airy pads and melodic arpeggios. The track plays like a romantic vignette set in a futuristic world, a synth pop poem with the cinematic glow of a Never Ending Story style moment. Vas Michael is a singer songwriter who moves comfortably between slow burning ballads and upbeat dance pop. His music is shaped by strong melodic choices and lyrics that speak […]
Horse & Pony Fuses Old-School Disco Vibes With Modern Synths and Club Energy
A fresh force has arrived on the electronic music scene as RJ Buchanan, the creative mind behind the genre-defining act Valerna, launches his bold new project Horse & Pony with Plasmapool Records. Delivering a funky, warm, and uplifting fusion of classic retro vibes and modern disco house energy, Horse & Pony is all about sophisticated party grooves. Big, driving beats meet crisp hi-hats, smooth vocals, and infectious basslines, pulling you straight onto the dancefloor. It’s pop, it’s experimental, it’s groove-packed and festival-ready — a shimmering mix of old-school disco charm and cutting-edge synth wizardry. Pulsating synths, playful bleeps, noisy basslines, and sleek production create a joyous explosion of sound that’s tailor-made for cool city nights, street celebrations, and late-night festival magic. Already prolific despite being a brand-new project, Horse & Pony is set to win over fans worldwide with a sound that’s as fresh as it is irresistibly danceable. Electronic music innovator behind genre-defining act Valerna launches new project, Horse & Pony with Plasmapool Records August 2025 – After helping birth the complextro genre and achieving multiple #1 Hype Machine hits with his groundbreaking duo Valerna, producer RJ Buchanan has emerged with an exciting new creative direction. Operating under the […]